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Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of seven NMDPRA nominees

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the appointments and reappointments of seven nominees to the board of the NMDPRA. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-seeks-senate-confirmation-of-seven-nmdpra-nominees/

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of seven NMDPRA nominees

President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval for the appointments and reappointments of seven key officials at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This request was delivered to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in a letter, which was read during a plenary session. According to Tinubu, these appointments were made in compliance with Section 41, subsections 2 and 3 of the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021.

The Senate is tasked with either confirming or rejecting these nominees. Three individuals are up for reappointment, while four are being considered for new positions. The Senate is expected to deliberate on this matter and provide its response within a week. The NMDPRA is a regulatory body within Nigeria's petroleum industry, responsible for overseeing the midstream and downstream sectors, which include activities such as transportation, storage, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products.

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